Run Media City 5k & 10k - August
From RunThrough Events
- Date Thu 29th August 2019
- Time 19:00
- Location Salford, Greater Manchester
- Price £20.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of running at the Run Media City 5k & 10k on Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Salford, Greater Manchester! Organized by RunThrough Events, this exciting new race takes you on a scenic journey through the heart of Media City. Runners will enjoy a flat and quick course, with the 5k featuring two laps and the 10k covering four laps around a picturesque 2.5km loop. As you race, you'll pass iconic landmarks such as the Imperial War Museum and the renowned ITV and BBC television studios, making for an unforgettable experience.
Not only will you receive a themed medal, but there will also be plenty of water and post-race goodies to keep your spirits high as you cross the finish line. With accurately marked kilometers and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, this event promises to be both fun and rewarding. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow runners in a vibrant setting—mark your calendars and come enjoy the day with us! We hope to see you there!
Not only will you receive a themed medal, but there will also be plenty of water and post-race goodies to keep your spirits high as you cross the finish line. With accurately marked kilometers and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, this event promises to be both fun and rewarding. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow runners in a vibrant setting—mark your calendars and come enjoy the day with us! We hope to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our new Thursday evening event running around Media City in Salford. Starting and finishing in the centre of Media City you will head out around a 2.5km loop that runs over the canal and runs past the imperial war museum along with the ITV and BBC television studios. Each kilometre will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! The race involves laps, the course is flat and quick. There will be 2 lap for the 5k, 4 laps for the 10k. The course follows the paths and pavements inside the centre of media city. This is not a closed road race.
What's Included
Chip Timing
Themed medal
Water
Post race goodies
Location
Media City, Salford, M50 2EQ
How To Get There
BY RAIL - The best and easiest way to get to Media City is to take the Metrolink, with ‘Media City’ Metrolink station located not even 100 metres from the event village. Media City can be accessed from the city centre, and changing at Cornbrook station, just outside the city centre.
The closest train station to MediaCityUK is Salford Crescent train station, which is approximately a 10 minute journey by taxi.
BY BUS - There are several services that stop in and around MediaCityUK, including buses from Manchester city centre, Intu Trafford Centre, Hulme, Swinton and East Didsbury.
Frequent bus services from outside Salford Crescent station link it with MediaCityUK.
BY CAR - MediaCityUK can be found from the M60 ring road on to the M602 exiting at junction 3 sign posted Salford Quays/Trafford Park. From the roundabout follow signs for Salford Quays turning right onto Broadway at the first set of Traffic lights.
Parking
There is a 1800 capacity multi story car park located at the Lowry Outlet Store (M50 3AH)
Course Details
The race involves laps, the course is flat and quick. There will be 2 lap for the 5k, 4 laps for the 10k. The course follows the paths and pavements inside the centre of media city. This is not a closed road race.
Reviews
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19 reviews
Good event , easy to find starting location , very clear path on where to go and volunteers + staff were really encouraging as they supported the runners all the way to the finish line.
My only minor complain is that for a 10k the race track was 4 laps so for some it can get a bit boring doing 4 laps but not the fault of the organisers it's likely the only area available.
Great event, very well organised and staff very professional. No issues running around on public footpaths as they were still in use, markers giving the kilometres along the route and marshals cheering everyone on. Really enjoyed it, only slight criticism my garmin watch was short by about 70 meters along the route so on the last lap had to nip through the cones to make up the distance otherwise would have ended short on my watch. Not sure what happened could have been me cutting corners or slight error in setting up the route either way fantastic event. Don’t be put off by the laps either as apposed to 1 long 10k route, plenty of support when completing each lap, music, water stations and everyone cheers, lovely stuff
Myrna
·5 years ago
Brilliant Finale to an amazing series. I did all five events in the Run Media City Series and they’ve all been outstanding! The event is exceptionally well organised. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and everything runs so smoothly and efficiently. Crowd support is wonderful too and it’s a fantastic place to get a PB. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every event in this series and I am looking forward to returning again next year! Thanks so much Run Through!
Great organisation. My first run booked through find a race and the team at Media City were excellent. Friendly, welcoming and on top of all aspects. The legs are hurting this morning but I'm so glad I did the race and the team there were a big part of that. Highly recommended!
Well organised and good route. This was my first 5K race and this course was perfect for it. Its mainly flat with only a couple of slight slopes so is good for those just starting to run or those wanting a quick time.
Everything was easily set out with stewards giving direction and encouragement, and distance markers around the course.
Congrats on your first race!
Sean
·5 years ago
Great run with views and support. This is a great 10K run comprising of 4 laps (bout an mile and half each) around the city, Running down the quays, Over the bridges and past some of the lovely bars and restaurants your senses get overloaded with smells and views all the way around. There's plenty of support from all the Marshalls and plenty of toilets and food shacks for spectators or for when you finish. Overall a good well mapped out course and well managed race. Great work
Myrna
·5 years ago
My favourite event. Run Media City never disappoints! It’s always an event I look forward to throughout the summer months. I’ve done April, May and June and will be doing July and August and I can’t wait. The support is great, the medals are great and there is always a welcoming and super friendly atmosphere. See you at the end of the month!
Myrna
·6 years ago
Wonderful, well organised event. My second Run Media City event of the 2019 series and I LOVED it once again. Always so well organised. Collection of race packs is always so easy and efficient and the atmosphere and support during the race is excellent. I always look forward to these events and cannot wait for June!
Myrna
·6 years ago
Fantastic well organised event. This was my second Run Media City event and I am so impressed by how well organised this event is. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging and I got my PB! I improved my time from July last year by over 5 minutes! I can’t wait for May!
Adam
·6 years ago
Fantastic run around Media City. Well organised and controlled 10k around Media City with some great support from the enthusiastic volunteers, highly recommended
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Anonymous
·6 years ago
Fine for fun runners. Very poor layout. 4 laps of a course that was full of 90 and 180 turns. Never more than 300m in any straight.
Fine for fun runners / people running their first race but no use as a serious race.
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Anonymous
·6 years ago
absolutely loved the experience. I absolutely loved the experience. This was my first time running a 10k and even though it was tough the encouragement from all the staff members helped you to complete the race. The atmosphere at the event was good not sure what words I would to describe it. Somewhat peaceful, relaxing . Definitely an event I look forward to doing in the very near future. Sooner rather than later.
Run Media City 5k & 10k - August
